What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Interlaken?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Interlaken?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Interlaken is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin central bus station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Interlaken West via Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Germany to Interlaken?

The distance between Germany and Interlaken is 487 km. The road distance is 903.1 km.

How do I travel from Germany to Interlaken without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 1000.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Interlaken?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Germany to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Interlaken bus from?

Germany to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Interlaken train from?

Germany to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Germany to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Germany to Interlaken is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 31m.

Where does the Germany to Interlaken bus arrive?

Germany to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Germany to Interlaken train arrive?

Germany to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken West station.

Can I drive from Germany to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Interlaken is 903 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Germany to Interlaken.

Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Interlaken.

Germany to Interlaken - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Interlaken by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
5h 5m
CHF 131–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
17h 31m
CHF 81–127
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
10h 39m
CHF 320–953
Drive 903.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Interlakencar 903.1 km
9h 45m
CHF 142–205
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
5h 9m
CHF 162–420
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
5h 30m
CHF 160–435
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 14m
CHF 121–361
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 31m
CHF 121–380
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
11h 3m
CHF 163–523
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Interlakencar
13h 59m
CHF 148–196

Germany to Interlaken by train

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10h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Germany and Interlaken, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Interlaken West 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 320–950 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Interlaken Sonnenhof via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 17h 31m.

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